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Amloz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Amloz have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amloz. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amloz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amloz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Amloz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amloz related warnings talks about Amloz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amloz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amloz in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Amloz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amloz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Amloz is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amloz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Amloz safe for pregnant women?
Amloz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amloz without medical advice.
Is the use of Amloz safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amloz in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amloz on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Amloz. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amloz on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Amloz. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amloz only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amloz on the Heart?
Amloz is not harmful for the heart.
Amloz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amloz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amloz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amloz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amloz does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amloz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amloz is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amloz
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amloz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amloz
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Amloz can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amloz and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amloz is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amloz has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amloz can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Yes, Amloz does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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